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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.27, 873.51 and 171.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.27, 873.51 and 171.39 is: 257.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.27 : 873.51 = 171.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.27/873.51 = 171.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.27x = 873.51 × 171.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.27x = 149,710.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,710.88/582.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.12

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